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City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Common Council Mayor Dan Devine, Chair Alderpersons: Suzzette Grisham, Kimberlee Grob, Kevin Haass, Chad Halvorsen, Danna Kuehn, Patty Novak, Marissa Nowling, Daniel J. Roadt, Ray Turner and Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, January 28, 2025 5:00 PM Meeting ID: 216 026 118 483 Passcode: d9NK3ey6 Dial in by phone +1 414-939-6451,,687981597# Phone conference ID: 687 981 597# SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Devine called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2025-0048 January 14, 2025 Common Council Minutes. Ald. Haass moved to approve, Ald. Turner seconded, motion carried. D. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. E. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS 2. R-2025-0041 Resolution to amend recruitment and candidate selection process for managerial/executive level positions. Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Novak seconded, motion carried with the following roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 3. R-2025-0052 Resolution approving the Purchase and Sales agreement, Development agreement, and Development Finance agreement for the sale and redevelopment of land between the Community Development Authority of the City of West Allis, the City of West Allis, and Makers Row QOZB, LLC. Ald. Haass moved to adopt, Ald. Weigel seconded, motion carried with the following roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 2/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 No: 0 4. R-2025-0054 Resolution authorizing the submission of an Entrepreneurship Partner Grant application to Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to support Economic development to support efforts in growing entrepreneurship and business growth in the city. Ald. Kuehn moved to adopt, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried with the following roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 5. 2025-0057 Veto of the Conditional Use Permit for The Emerald, a proposed Event Space (5,000 or more sq. ft.), at 7546 W. Greenfield Ave. Ald. Haass moved to hold until the February 11, 2025 Council meeting, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried with the following roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 6. 2024-1143 Conditional Use Permit for The Emerald, a proposed Event Space (5,000 or more sq. ft.), at 7546 W. Greenfield Ave. Ald. Haass moved to hold until the February 11, 2025 Council meeting, Ald. Nowling seconded, motion carried with the following roll call vote: Aye: 10 - Ald. Grisham, Ald. Grob, Ald. Haass, Ald. Halvorsen, Ald. Kuehn, Ald. Novak, Ald. Nowling, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Turner, Ald. Weigel No: 0 F. ADJOURNMENT Ald. Haass moved to adjourn at 5:15 p.m., Ald. Grisham seconded, motion carried. Next scheduled meeting is February 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 2/12/2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 All meetings of the Common Council are public meetings. 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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 2/12/2025